Dermal Fillers: Pre + Post Treatment Instructions

Please review below instructions. If you have any questions, feel free to text/call our office at (202) 333-4445.

Pre Treatment

• Do not consume alcohol for twenty-four (24) hours before your procedure.

• For ONE WEEK before your procedure, do not use aspirin, or NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory such as Advil, Aleve, Motrin, etc), gingko biloba, garlic, flax oil, cod liver oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and any other essential fatty acids.

• Eat before your procedure.

• Avoid Chemical Peels and Laser Peels 1-2 weeks prior to Dermal Filler treatment.

• Arrive at your appointment without make-up and a clean face.

Post Treatment

• DO NOT RUB OR MASSAGE the treated area/s today. When cleansing your face or applying makeup, use gentle, sweeping motions to avoid excessive mobility of the area/s.

• For 48 hours following your procedure, avoid strenuous exercise, sun/heat exposure (this includes tanning beds!), massaging, pressing treated areas, extreme cold exposure.

• You should be able to return to work and normal activities immediately (provided this does not include any previously mentioned restrictions).

• Bruising at the treatment site may occur.

• Temporary, minimal to moderate swelling may be expected related to the area/s treated and the product/s used. Apply cool compresses to the area/s treated (avoiding pressure) to reduce swelling. DO NOT, however, massage or press hard with ice packs/cool compress.

• It may be normal to experience some tenderness at the treatment site that can last for a few hours or, at times, a couple of days.

• You may take acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness or discomfort. Continue to avoid aspirin or NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal AntiInflammatory such as ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, etc.), vitamin E and fish oil, for ONE WEEK as they may increase your potential to bruise.

• Avoid excessive heat such as saunas, hot showers and steam rooms. This may cause the blood vessels to dilate and lead to more bruising.

• Avoid drinking alcohol for a minimum of 12 hours after your procedure, as this may contribute to bruising.

• Wait at least 12 hours before receiving any skin care treatments or massages.

• Avoid extended UV exposure until any redness has subsided. Apply an SPF 40 or higher sunscreen to the treated area/s.

• It may be normal to feel firmness in your treated area/s for the first few days after treatment. Over time, the area/s will soften and settle.

• Wait a minimum of four weeks before receiving any laser or facial treatments.

• One side may heal faster than the other side.

  And more post treatment care tips:

  Bruising, swelling, redness, and tenderness may occur in the treatment area and may last for a few days. Not all patients experience these symptoms, but please note that these effects can occur and are normal. If you experience persistent pain, extensive bruising or swelling, or redness lasting more than three days, please contact our office.

  The treatment site may appear uneven, distorted, or firm as a result of swelling. This is normal and typically resolves within one week. If these symptoms persist beyond one week, please contact our office.

  Within the first 24 hours after treatment, an ice pack may be applied for a few minutes at a time to the treated areas to help reduce swelling and bruising.

  If you have had a nerve block, avoid eating or drinking hot liquids for 2–4 hours.

  Avoid touching the treated area for 6 hours following treatment. After that, the area may be gently washed with soap and water.

  You may gently cleanse the treated area with a mild cleanser after 6 hours. Makeup may be applied a few hours after treatment if no complications are present.

  Avoid taking aspirin or blood-thinning agents such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, or other medications containing ibuprofen for 3 days following the procedure, unless these medications have been prescribed for you due to a heart condition or other medical condition and your physician has instructed you not to stop them.

  Until the initial redness and swelling have resolved, avoid exposure to intense heat or cold.

  Avoid exercise and alcohol for at least 6 hours after treatment to help prevent increased swelling.

  Sleep with your head elevated for 2 nights to minimize swelling.

  PLEASE REPORT ANY REDNESS, BLISTERS, OR ITCHING IMMEDIATELY! Please send photo via text ASAP to 202.333.4445.

  Significant changes may be achieved in the first treatment. A touch-up refinement may be required to achieve optimal results. A follow-up appointment should be scheduled in 1 week.

  If you have any questions or experience any side effects, please contact our office immediately. Text us at 202.333.4445 and email us at info@helaspa.com​.